Germany

By Robert Wall
German startup Reflex Aerospace says it has closed its Series A funding round to boost manufacturing capacity as it seeks to expand its satellite systems.
Satellites

By Robert Wall, Tony Osborne
The sky is not the limit for Europe’s “Drone Wall” as the region looks at missile defense beyond the atmosphere.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
The focus is broadening its multirole capability, expanding its ability to carry larger munitions and asymmetric loads, and speeding up weapon integration.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Vivienne Machi
The UK Space Agency is building out its satellite tracking capabilities.
Satellites

By Robert Wall
France and Germany have committed to field a space-based missile warning system by 2030, seeking to plug Europe's capability gap.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall
Hensoldt is raising its full-year outlook for bookings in a sign higher European defense spending is turning into tangible business faster than expected.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
The European Space Agency has dropped the Truths mission from its €22 billion ($25.5 billion) planned submission to member ministers.
Space Exploration

By Robert Wall
German aircraft engine maker MTU remains hopeful the French/German/Spanish Future Combat Air System program will move forward.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Thales expects Denmark’s decision to buy the Eurosam SAMP/T NG ground-based air defense system as only the first of several deals.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall
German defense electronics company Rohde & Schwarz is teaming up with manufacturing equipment provider Trumpf to target the growing counter-drone laser market.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Guy Norris
Robinson Helicopter Company has confirmed that the first flight of the recently launched R88 utility rotorcraft is on track for 2026.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Germany plans to deploy its Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft in Iceland as part of an expanded security arrangement between the NATO allies.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
The industrial partners working on the Eurodrone uncrewed aircraft system have completed its critical design review.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
Germany’s LCC sector is showing fresh signs of adjustment, with Ryanair and Eurowings the latest to trim routes and rebalance capacity.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
A cooperation agreement has been signed for an innovative e-fuels demonstration research plant in Germany.
Emerging Technologies

By Robert Wall
The German parliament has approved funding for the government to place a top-up order for Evolved Seasparrow missions (ESSM) to safeguard its ships.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
Berlin has formally placed an order for 20 additional Eurofighters for the German Air Force just days after securing budgetary approval for the buy.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Diehl’s IRIS-T SLM land-based air and missile defense system, which has been heavily used in Ukraine, has exercised its sea legs.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
German lawmakers have approved spending on an additional top-up order for Eurofighter combat aircraft and a crucial upgrade path for the fighter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Thales and Hensoldt are ramping up output of key sensor equipment to keep pace with surging demand.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Tony Osborne
Boeing has handed over the first of eight planned P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to the German Navy.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
European startup Helsing aims to slay moribund defense procurement practices with its collaborative combat aircraft bid.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall, Tony Osborne
Germany says it is considering acquiring Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft as part of its involvement in the NATO program to replace Boeing E-3s.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has spelled out a €35 billion ($40 billion) commitment for the military space sector through the end of the decade.
Budget, Policy & Regulation